Easton's Bible Dictionary
: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Jabez
Affiction.
A descendant of Judah, of whom it is recorded that "God granted him that which he requested" (
1 Chr. 4:9, 10
).
A place inhabited by several families of the scribes (
1 Chr. 2:55
).
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